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Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View ECADAdapter Support for Embedded Graphical ContentPTC Creo View ECAD can accurately visualize native ECAD tools that support embedded graphical content.

Adapter Support for Multibyte CharactersPTC Creo View ECAD can accurately visualize native ECAD tools that support multibyte characters.

Automatic Detection of File FormatsThe file format is automatically detected when loading a design with a nonstandard file extension.

Customizing the Ribbon for PTC Creo ViewYou can make changes to the ribbon to suit your needs.

Finding Commands in PTC Creo ViewIt is easy to find the location of commands.

Message Logging is EnhancedMore detailed messages are logged when you open a file.

New Measurement User Interface for PTC Creo ViewThe Measurement user interface is new.

PTC Creo View ECAD Validate Installed with the Creo View ClientRun InstallAnywhere one time to install the Creo View client and PTC Creo View ECAD Validate.

Retire Support for Legacy Mentor Board StationBSTN 2006, EE2005.5, and VIF 2006 are removed from the support matrix.

Support for Fractured and Split Schematic SymbolsFractured symbols are supported within PTC Creo View ECAD.

Support for IPC-2581PTC Creo View ECAD can read the IPC-2581 format standard for manufacturing data.

Support for Secondary Color in the Structure NavigatorA secondary highlight color is supported in the Structure Navigator.

Updated Operating System and Browser Compatibility for PTC Creo ViewPTC Creo View is supported on Microsoft Windows 8 and on additional browsers.

Visualization of Creo SchematicsCreo View ECAD can load *.eda files generated from Creo Schematics.

Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View ECAD AdaptersRetire Support for Legacy Mentor Board StationBSTN 2006, EE2005.5, and VIF 2006 are removed from the support matrix.

Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View ECAD CompareSelecting Files to Compare Against is EasierYou can open a file directly in the PTC Creo View ECAD Compare user interface.

Using Sublayers When Comparing ImagesWhen comparing images, you can use visible sublayers as input for the comparison.

Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View MCADColor-coded Search in AssembliesYou can perform a color-coded search based on the attributes of an assembly.



Improved Compatibility with CATIA V5CATIA V5 Compatible Navigation mode in PTC Creo View is improved to align more closely with CATIA V5.

Improved Handling of AnnotationsFlat-to-screen annotations published from PTC Creo Parametric are scaled in PTC Creo View.

Installing pvverchk.ocx with Standard User PrivilegesWhen in Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, PTC Creo View version checker no longer requires administrator privilegesfor installation.

Loading Larger Models is EasierYou can load larger models without a license for the Massive Assembly option.


Open Local Visualization Files when Connected to PTC WindchillWhen connected to Windchill, you can open additional files from a local disk.

Selection is Improved in PTC Creo View MCADIt is easier to select exactly what you need.

Support for NX ECAD Intelligence is ImprovedThe NX Adapter is enhanced to treat ECAD data from EPAK more intelligently.

Translating and Rotating Objects in PTC Creo ViewThe dragger is a graphical control for precisely moving or rotating objects.


Visibility to Product Manufacturing Information is ImprovedPart and assembly-level annotations appear independently.

Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View MCAD AdaptersGeneration of PVZ files from PTC Creo View MCAD AdaptersPTC Creo View MCAD Adapters can generate a single PVZ package file.

PTC Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks Enhances Support for Drawing ViewablesPTC Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks supports DXF and DWG as viewable formats.

Simplifying the PTC Creo View Recipe EditorSeveral tabs in the Recipe Editor are available in Administrator mode only.

Support for PTC Creo Parametric 2.0 on Windows 2012The Creo View Adapter for PTC Creo Parametric 2.0 is supported on the Windows Server 2012 operating system.

Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View ToolkitsEnhanced Support for ECAD with the Embedding Toolkit APIsThe PTC Creo View Office, Java, and Web toolkits support new features for ECAD designs.

Installing PTC Creo View ConsumerYou can install Creo View Consumer with standard user privileges.

PTC Creo View Java Toolkit Supports Java 7The PTC Creo View Java toolkit supports Java version 7.

Updated API in PTC Creo View Web ToolkitThe updated API call, FindInstancesWithProperties(), returns an array of PTC Creo View instance objects with aspecified property value.

Enhancement DetailsVisualizationAdapter Support for Embedded Graphical ContentPTC Creo View ECAD can accurately visualize native ECAD tools that support embedded graphical content.

Adapter Support for Multibyte CharactersPTC Creo View ECAD can accurately visualize native ECAD tools that support multibyte characters.

Automatic Detection of File FormatsThe file format is automatically detected when loading a design with a nonstandard file extension.

Color-coded Search in AssembliesYou can perform a color-coded search based on the attributes of an assembly.


Enhanced Support for ECAD with the Embedding Toolkit APIsThe PTC Creo View Office, Java, and Web toolkits support new features for ECAD designs.


Generation of PVZ files from PTC Creo View MCAD AdaptersPTC Creo View MCAD Adapters can generate a single PVZ package file.

Improved Compatibility with CATIA V5CATIA V5 Compatible Navigation mode in PTC Creo View is improved to align more closely with CATIA V5.

Improved Handling of AnnotationsFlat-to-screen annotations published from PTC Creo Parametric are scaled in PTC Creo View.

Installing PTC Creo View ConsumerYou can install Creo View Consumer with standard user privileges.

Installing pvverchk.ocx with Standard User PrivilegesWhen in Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, PTC Creo View version checker no longer requires administrator privilegesfor installation.

Loading Larger Models is EasierYou can load larger models without a license for the Massive Assembly option.

Message Logging is EnhancedMore detailed messages are logged when you open a file.


Open Local Visualization Files when Connected to PTC WindchillWhen connected to Windchill, you can open additional files from a local disk.

PTC Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks Enhances Support for Drawing ViewablesPTC Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks supports DXF and DWG as viewable formats.

PTC Creo View ECAD Validate Installed with the Creo View ClientRun InstallAnywhere one time to install the Creo View client and PTC Creo View ECAD Validate.

PTC Creo View Java Toolkit Supports Java 7The PTC Creo View Java toolkit supports Java version 7.

Retire Support for Legacy Mentor Board StationBSTN 2006, EE2005.5, and VIF 2006 are removed from the support matrix.

Selecting Files to Compare Against is EasierYou can open a file directly in the PTC Creo View ECAD Compare user interface.

Selection is Improved in PTC Creo View MCAD

It is easier to select exactly what you need.

Simplifying the PTC Creo View Recipe EditorSeveral tabs in the Recipe Editor are available in Administrator mode only.

Support for Fractured and Split Schematic SymbolsFractured symbols are supported within PTC Creo View ECAD.

Support for IPC-2581PTC Creo View ECAD can read the IPC-2581 format standard for manufacturing data.

Support for NX ECAD Intelligence is ImprovedThe NX Adapter is enhanced to treat ECAD data from EPAK more intelligently.

Support for PTC Creo Parametric 2.0 on Windows 2012The Creo View Adapter for PTC Creo Parametric 2.0 is supported on the Windows Server 2012 operating system.

Support for Secondary Color in the Structure NavigatorA secondary highlight color is supported in the Structure Navigator.

Translating and Rotating Objects in PTC Creo ViewThe dragger is a graphical control for precisely moving or rotating objects.

Updated API in PTC Creo View Web ToolkitThe updated API call, FindInstancesWithProperties(), returns an array of PTC Creo View instance objects with aspecified property value.


Using Sublayers When Comparing ImagesWhen comparing images, you can use visible sublayers as input for the comparison.

Visibility to Product Manufacturing Information is ImprovedPart and assembly-level annotations appear independently.

Visualization of Creo SchematicsCreo View ECAD can load *.eda files generated from Creo Schematics.

Enhancement DetailsAdapter Support for Embedded Graphical ContentPTC Creo View ECAD can accurately visualize native ECAD tools that support embedded graphical content.

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The ECAD Adapters listed below support embedded graphical content:

Cadence Design Entry HDLAltium Designer for Schematics

This results in more accurate schematics that retain data created by the native ECAD tool.

Enhancement DetailsAdapter Support for Multibyte CharactersPTC Creo View ECAD can accurately visualize native ECAD tools that support multibyte characters.

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The ECAD adapters listed below support multibyte characters:

Mentor PadsODBPP exported from Mentor Pads

As a result, Viewables that contain multibyte characters such as those in Asian fonts, are more accurate.

Enhancement DetailsAutomatic Detection of File FormatsThe file format is automatically detected when loading a design with a nonstandard file extension.

Product Information




User Interface Location Click File > Open.



When a file being read into PTC Creo View ECAD has a nonstandard file extension, the content of the file is used toselect the reader that is required to open the file. For example, this is helpful when reading Gerber files which oftendo not have an industry standard file extension.

Enhancement DetailsCustomizing the Ribbon for PTC Creo ViewYou can make changes to the ribbon to suit your needs.

Product Information

Product PTC Creo View ECADPTC Creo View MCAD



User Interface Location Click File > Options > Customize Ribbon.



You can customize the PTC Creo View MCAD and PTC Creo View ECAD user interfaces by making changes such asthose listed below:

Remove existing tabs, groups, and buttons from the standard user interfaceReorder tabs, groups, and buttonsCreate a custom group from existing buttons

This gives you the flexibility to make changes to the user interface that accommodate your needs, such as placingoften-used commands in a convenient location.

Enhancement DetailsFinding Commands in PTC Creo ViewIt is easy to find the location of commands.

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User Interface Location Click the magnifying glass in the upper right of the user interface totoggle the Command Search on or off.



Use the Command Search to quickly see where commands are located on the ribbon, Quick Acccess Toolbar, or onthe File menu. Type a command in the Command Search box to see a list of commands that match your query. Forexample, if you type des, the commands listed below appear:

Deselect AllDesign CheckDesign Check Review ModeDesign Check(1)

Place the pointer on any of the listed commands to see the command highlighted in the user interface.

Enhancement DetailsMessage Logging is EnhancedMore detailed messages are logged when you open a file.

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Messages are logged when you open all ECAD formats. The information captured makes it easier to get to the rootcause of and to resolve issues. This gives you better visibility into Adapter load issues and provides TechnicalSupport with information they need.

Enhancement DetailsNew Measurement User Interface for PTC Creo ViewThe Measurement user interface is new.

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The new Measurement user interface is intuitive and helps to increase productivity. The Measurement user interfaceis aligned with PTC Creo Parametric, improving the user experience.

Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View ECAD Validate Installed with the Creo View ClientRun InstallAnywhere one time to install the Creo View client and PTC Creo View ECAD Validate.

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Running the installer one time to install both the Creo View client and PTC Creo View ECAD Validate saves time andeliminates confusion.

Enhancement DetailsRetire Support for Legacy Mentor Board StationBSTN 2006, EE2005.5, and VIF 2006 are removed from the support matrix.

Product Information

Product PTC Creo View ECADPTC Creo View ECAD AdaptersValidate






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Enhancement DetailsSupport for Fractured and Split Schematic SymbolsFractured symbols are supported within PTC Creo View ECAD.

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More accurate bills of material (BOMs) are generated from schematics that contain fractured symbols such as U1-Aand U1-B. The fractured symbols appear accurately in the Structure Navigator and can be included in a cross-selection to other design views.

Enhancement DetailsSupport for IPC-2581PTC Creo View ECAD can read the IPC-2581 format standard for manufacturing data.

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In addition to Gerber and ODB++, IPC-2581 is added as a supported MFG format. Customers using IPC-2581 canbenefit from the visualization and comparison of this file format.

Enhancement DetailsSupport for Secondary Color in the Structure NavigatorA secondary highlight color is supported in the Structure Navigator.

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Secondary selection colors in the Structure Navigator make it easier to navigate the design intelligence. You canselect an object that is part of a net such as a pin, via, route segment, or plane, and then see the net namehighlighted in the Structure Navigator.

Enhancement DetailsUpdated Operating System and Browser Compatibility for PTC CreoViewPTC Creo View is supported on Microsoft Windows 8 and on additional browsers.

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Updates to operating system and browser support for PTC Creo View are listed below:

Microsoft Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.Windows Internet Explorer 10 is supported.Mozilla Firefox 17 is supported.Windows XP is no longer supported.

Enhancement DetailsVisualization of Creo SchematicsCreo View ECAD can load *.eda files generated from Creo Schematics.

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You can expand your use of PTC Creo View to include PTC Creo Schematics visualization. Share electrical and fluidschematic data throughout the enterprise for design reviews and interrogation.

Enhancement DetailsSelecting Files to Compare Against is EasierYou can open a file directly in the PTC Creo View ECAD Compare user interface.

Product Information

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User Interface Location Click File > Open.



With support for File > Open in the PTC Creo View ECAD Compare user interface, it is easier to select secondarycontent to compare against.



Enhancement DetailsUsing Sublayers When Comparing ImagesWhen comparing images, you can use visible sublayers as input for the comparison.

Product Information

Product PTC Creo View ECAD Compare



User Interface Location Click Tools > Compare to open the Compare dialog box. Click Image >Visible Layers and Sublayers in Active View.



Comparing by visible sublayers gives you greater granularity when comparing and provides the opportunity toperform more comparisons. Select Visible Layers and Sublayers in Active View to compare an MFG format such asGerber that contains any mix of sublayers, to the EDA file derived from the native ECAD tool.



Enhancement DetailsColor-coded Search in AssembliesYou can perform a color-coded search based on the attributes of an assembly.

Product Information

Product PTC Creo View MCAD



User Interface Location Click Tools > Color-coded Search.



You can perform a color-coded search based on assembly-level attributes. The results of the search are color codedin the structure and the children nodes of the assembly. A color-coded search based on part-level attributes is stillavailable.

Enhancement DetailsImproved Compatibility with CATIA V5CATIA V5 Compatible Navigation mode in PTC Creo View is improved to align more closely with CATIA V5.

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If you are familiar with CATIA V5, you will find it easier to navigate with PTC Creo View.

Enhancement DetailsImproved Handling of AnnotationsFlat-to-screen annotations published from PTC Creo Parametric are scaled in PTC Creo View.

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Flat-to-screen annotatations published from PTC Creo Parametric are automatically scaled so they are visible in PTCCreo View. The flat-to-screen annotations scale down so they fit in the window, regardless of the window size. Youcan also double-click a flat-to-screen annotation to open it in a separate window.

Enhancement DetailsInstalling pvverchk.ocx with Standard User PrivilegesWhen in Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, PTC Creo View version checker no longer requires administrator privilegesfor installation.

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Use the PTC Creo View version checker to confirm that the locally installed version of PTC Creo View is at or abovethe version of PTC Creo View installed on the PTC Windchill server and available for download. When you are inInternet Explorer 8.0 or later and installing the version checker for one or for multiple users, the privileges listedbelow apply:

For an individual user, standard user privileges are sufficient.For multiple users on a computer, administrator privileges are required.

When you are in Mozilla Firefox and are installing the version checker, standard user privileges continue to besufficient.

Enhancement DetailsLoading Larger Models is EasierYou can load larger models without a license for the Massive Assembly option.

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A license for the Massive Assembly option is required for models that require more than 8GB of memory. Previouslythe limit was 3.5 GB of memory. This is only applicable on 64 -bit platforms when working in PTC Creo View MCAD.

The 3.5GB limit remains for PTC Creo View Lite and PTC Creo View Express.

Enhancement DetailsOpen Local Visualization Files when Connected to PTC WindchillWhen connected to Windchill, you can open additional files from a local disk.

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When you are in PTC Creo View and viewing data while connected to PTC Windchill, you can open additionalviewable data files such as assemblies, parts, and drawings in the PTC Creo View session. You may not be able tosave the updated structure to PTC Windchill but you can save it locally. As a result, you can bring together data forstudies and merge local data on a disk with managed content in PTC Windchill.

Enhancement DetailsSelection is Improved in PTC Creo View MCADIt is easier to select exactly what you need.

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You can directly select construction geometry which is automatically made available on-the-fly:

Center axes of cones, tori, and cylindersCenter points of tori and spheresApex points of cones

These improvements help you to select exactly what you need, particularly when using the new Measure tool whereyou can select multiple objects.

Enhancement DetailsSupport for NX ECAD Intelligence is ImprovedThe NX Adapter is enhanced to treat ECAD data from EPAK more intelligently.

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The NX Adapter intelligently handles NX ECAD data including Regions, Board Outline, and Component RefDes. As aresult, you can cross-select components with the Creo View ECAD data.

Enhancement DetailsTranslating and Rotating Objects in PTC Creo ViewThe dragger is a graphical control for precisely moving or rotating objects.

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User Interface Location Press F3 and the dragger appears in the graphics window.



Using the dragger you can easily translate and rotate objects in the graphics window. This makes manipulation ofobjects easier. Dragger functionality is also available in PTC Creo Parametric and PTC Creo Direct, resulting in agreater level of commonality with Visualization products.

Enhancement DetailsVisibility to Product Manufacturing Information is ImprovedPart and assembly-level annotations appear independently.

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You can highlight part-level and assembly-level annotations independently in PTC Creo View. These annotations arecreated in the CAD system and published into the Creo View format. This improves usability and control of theproduct manufacturing information in PTC Creo View.

Enhancement DetailsGeneration of PVZ files from PTC Creo View MCAD AdaptersPTC Creo View MCAD Adapters can generate a single PVZ package file.

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Product PTC Creo View MCAD Adapters






PTC Creo View data in a single and compressed package PVZ file can be output from all PTC Creo View MCADadapters. The creation of a single file makes it easier to share and transport.



Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks Enhances Support for DrawingViewablesPTC Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks supports DXF and DWG as viewable formats.

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Support for DXF and DWG as drawing viewable formats is added to the SolidWorks adapter. The list of all formatssupported as SolidWorks drawing format viewables is listed below:

HPGLPDFDXFDWG

PDF, the standard for drawings in many companies is the default format. HPGL, previously the default format, is stillavailable for customers using Windows XP or that want to use one of several 3rd party HPGL drivers available forWindows 7.



Enhancement DetailsSimplifying the PTC Creo View Recipe EditorSeveral tabs in the Recipe Editor are available in Administrator mode only.

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The Recipe Editor contains a large number of settings, many of which are only applicable to advanced users withspecific requirements. To simplify the Recipe Editor user interface, the tabs listed below are only available inAdministrator mode:

PreparationLOD SetupLOD DetailsFilter, Split, and Face under the Parameters tab

To start the Recipe Editor in Administrator mode, use the following command line option:<creo_view_adapters install point>\bin\rcpedit.exe -admin proe2pv.rcp



Enhancement DetailsSupport for PTC Creo Parametric 2.0 on Windows 2012The Creo View Adapter for PTC Creo Parametric 2.0 is supported on the Windows Server 2012 operating system.

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The Creo View Adapter for PTC Creo Parametric 2.0 is supported on the Windows Server 2012 operating system.



Enhancement DetailsEnhanced Support for ECAD with the Embedding Toolkit APIsThe PTC Creo View Office, Java, and Web toolkits support new features for ECAD designs.

Product Information

Product PTC Creo View Toolkits






APIs for the following features are supported in ECAD:

Zoom SelectedZoom AllRender ViewableCreate MarkupLoad Annotation Set



Enhancement DetailsInstalling PTC Creo View ConsumerYou can install Creo View Consumer with standard user privileges.

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Creo View Consumer is the lightweight version of Creo View without a user interface. It is intended to consume 3Dcontent via a web page. You can install Creo View Consumer on your computer without Administrator privileges.



Enhancement DetailsPTC Creo View Java Toolkit Supports Java 7The PTC Creo View Java toolkit supports Java version 7.

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PTC Creo View Java toolkit supports Java 7.



Enhancement DetailsUpdated API in PTC Creo View Web ToolkitThe updated API call, FindInstancesWithProperties(), returns an array of PTC Creo View instance objects with aspecified property value.

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The API call FindInstancesWithProperties() provides improved performance when requesting larger numbers of PTCCreo View instances which have a specified meta-data value.



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